German rearmament tests time, money and resolve
23 May Foreign & Security Policy

German rearmament tests time, money and resolve

As Germany prepares to spend 5% of GDP on defence, Chancellor Friedrich Merz must overcome scepticism both within his governing coalition and in the country at large.
by Arno Van Rensbergen
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
‘The West created Vučić’: Serbian journalists say repression is tightening
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
22 May EU Institutions
Op-ed: When it comes to the DMA, Europe must show its teeth
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
21 May Foreign & Security Policy
Op-ed: Europe’s existential choice
Alcohol labelling should be about what's best for consumers - not industry
16 May
Alcohol labelling should be about what's best for consumers - not industry
When it comes to labelling, there is no reason to treat alcohol differently from other drinks, argues Glenis Willmott.
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
16 May
EU Commission report on alcohol labelling is yet another delaying tactic
By asking the alcohol industry to come up with ways to regulate itself, the Commission is making things very easy for itself - but not for innovative micro-enterprises, writes Renate Sommer.
Alcohol labelling: Meeting consumer demands is a must Partner Content
16 May
Alcohol labelling: Meeting consumer demands is a must
Meeting consumer demands is a must, says Pierre-Olivier Bergeron.
Current file on alcohol labelling is only tinkering around the edges
16 May
Current file on alcohol labelling is only tinkering around the edges
Self-regulation has failed and it's time for real legislative reform on alcohol labelling, says Lynn Boylan.
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
16 May
Consumers have the right to know what they drink
Listing nutritional information on alcohol labels will help consumers make healthier choices, writes Vytenis Andriukaitis.
Could Scotland join EFTA after Brexit?
15 May
Could Scotland join EFTA after Brexit?
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has flagged up the possibility of Scotland joining the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as part of a phased approach to rejoining the EU after Brexit.
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2017
15 May
Movers and Shakers | 15 May 2017
Keep track of developments in the European institutions and public affairs with our movers and shakers column. on 15 May 2017
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
15 May
Nato summit: Tough times ahead
Nato members face numerous challenges, and the only way to tackle them is to work together, writes Eva Kaili.
Issue 455 | 15 May 2017
15 May
Issue 455 | 15 May 2017
Karmenu Vella interview, Green Week, EU Maritine Day, European Business Summit preview, Alcohol Labelling, Food Waste, Nato summit, Plant Health, european Steel Day, 5 questions with Danuta Hübner and more...
Donald Trump urged to stick to Paris climate deal
15 May
Donald Trump urged to stick to Paris climate deal
Swedish MEP Linnéa Engström has warned that US President Donald Trump is sending all the wrong signals by the continued uncertainty over whether he will pull the US out of the Paris agreement.
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
15 May
Reducing food waste is a common responsibility
The urgency to reduce food waste is such that MEPs were able to put their political differences aside to try and find solutions.
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
15 May
Food waste is an all-encompassing problem
Food waste occurs across the entire supply and consumption chain, therefore no single regulation will be able to solve the problem, writes Biljana Borzan.
Is it time to reform the European electoral system?
12 May
Is it time to reform the European electoral system?
Former UK MEP Andrew Duff says Brexit and Emmanuel Macron's election as President in France offers a unique chance to radically change Europe's election system.
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
12 May
Vadym Rabinovych: Future of EU at stake in Ukraine conflict
Europe could soon be affected by the conflict in Ukraine, warns Vadym Rabinovych.
Brexit: Citizens' rights must be priority, say MEPs
12 May
Brexit: Citizens' rights must be priority, say MEPs
Parliament's Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, has said his institution, not member states, should first decide if sufficient progress has been made on the UK's divorce settlement with the UK.
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
12 May
EU has equipped itself with robust plant protection legislation
Six months on from Parliament's adoption of the plant protection report, shadow rapporteur Viorica Dăncilă reflects on some key questions.
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted Partner Content
12 May
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted
We shouldn't take plant health issues for granted, warns Baldissera Giovani.
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
12 May
Plant health must not become a 'Cinderella' issue
We need to prioritise plant health, and not just in a crisis, argues Anthea McIntyre.
Mariya Gabriel nominated as Bulgaria’s European Commissioner
11 May
Mariya Gabriel nominated as Bulgaria’s European Commissioner
The Bulgarian government has officially announced the nomination of the EPP group deputy as the country’s new Commissioner.
ECJ to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' ECI
10 May
ECJ to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' ECI
European Court of Justice to rule on whether EU Commission must respond to 'Stop TTIP' Citizens' Initiative (ECI).
Brexit could have serious impact on maritime regions
09 May
Brexit could have serious impact on maritime regions
The organisation representing Europe's maritime and outermost regions has warned that Brexit could have a serious impact on its members.
Urban regenerations reconsidered: FosterREG’s workshops and web-streamed conference Partner Content
09 May
Urban regenerations reconsidered: FosterREG’s workshops and web-streamed conference
FosterREG not only provided a professional forum for discussion and debate, but also prepared valuable reports on how to foster public capacity to employ sustainable urban renovations. It is a great success, claims Paweł Nowakowski.
Doing more together for the future of Europe Partner Content
09 May
Doing more together for the future of Europe
Rolf Tarrach outlines what the future of Europe could look like from the Universities perspective.
Panama Papers: Maltese Prime Minister attacked for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
09 May
Panama Papers: Maltese Prime Minister attacked for refusing to appear before EU Parliament
Maltese Prime Minister Joseph Muscat has come under fresh attack for again refusing to appear before MEPs to discuss the Panama Papers scandal.